Roller Coasters: Steel Jungles of Fun and Adrenaline

Since I was young I have been a adventure junkie. I love getting out and going new places, trying new things and of course going fast. Roller coasters are the perfect answer for all my thrill seeking needs! But I am not talking about dinky roller coasters, I am talking about the mega huge and fast roller coasters we have all over the country.

The first roller coaster, Switchback Railway, was patented on January 20, 1885 and was located at Coney Island. It went a max speed of 7 mph. Since then roller coasters have evolved to giant metal monsters that range from top speeds of 50 to 90 mph!

My experience with roller coasters has been nothing but tremendous. I have ridden some great roller coasters along the east coast and plan to take in as many as I can in my years to come. But here are some of my favorites.

At Six Flags New England in Springfield, Massachusetts they have several awesome roller coasters. Superman Ride of Steel, opened in 2000, is the best roller coaster at the park. It has a first drop of 221 feet at a 72 degree angle and reaches speeds of 77 mph. It was rated Best Steel Coaster in 2007. With the heart pounding first drop it doesn't stop there but throws in tight curves, heights and drops and even going through tunnels. This is a coaster you cant miss!

Also at Six Flags New England they have Batman - The Dark Knight. It is a floorless roller coaster that reaches speeds of 55 mph. It goes upside down through loopdeloops but that is about as good as it gets. The Dark Knight is a fun coaster but it is way too short of a ride. Superman, as always, outshines Batman on this one.

The Mind Eraser is just like its name implies. If you are looking for a brain shattering ride this is it. It is a looping coaster that reaches speeds of 60 mph. It is a heck of a ride with tons of twists and tight turns but it does throw you around quite a bit. Still worth the ride though!